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The '''2012 Pokémon World Championships''' was the ninth annual invitation-only championships for players in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and Pokémon video games, marking the fourth consecutive year of this international event. The event was held in August 2012 at {{wp|Waikoloa Village, Hawaii|Waikoloa, Hawaii}}. This was the fourth time that the city hosted the World Championships, the previous three years being [[2006 World Championships (TCG)|2006]], [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]], and [[2010 World Championships (TCG)|2010]].
The '''2012 Pokémon World Championships''' was held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village hotel in {{wp|Waikoloa Village, Hawaii}} from August 13th-15th, 2012.  The event was the ninth annual invitation-only championships for players in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], as well as the fourth year for players of the Pokémon video games. This was the third time that the Waikoloa Village hosted the World Championships, the previous two years being [[2007 World Championships (TCG)|2007]] and [[2010 World Championships (TCG)|2010]].


==Trading Card Game Championships==
==Trading Card Game Championships==
The Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the {{TCG|2011-12 Modified format}} introduced this year using all cards from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} onward.  Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|National Championships]], the previous year's [[2011 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they have compared to others in their region.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game continued with the {{TCG|2011-12 Modified format}} introduced this year using all cards from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} onward.  Players were able to receive invites from outstanding performances at their country's [[Play! Pokémon#National Championships|National Championships]], the previous year's [[2011 World Championships|World Championships]], or through the number of Championship Points they obtained compared to others in their region. In addition, players could win an invitation during the [[Play! Pokémon#Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] on the first day of the tournament.
 
The second day of the tournament featured seven rounds of Swiss Pairings within each division. At the end of the day, the top 16 players in each division were seeded into single-elimination tournaments on Sunday to determine each division's World Champion.
 
===Junior Division===
Gustavo Wada, of Brazil, was the defending Junior Division TCG World Champion, however he became eligible to participate in the Senior Division in 2012, where he would finish in 23rd place after day two.
 
Shuto Itagaki, of Japan, succeeded Gustavo as World Champion, finishing the tournament 10-1.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round of 16
| RD2= Quarterfinals
| RD3= Semifinals
| RD4= Championship Match
 
| RD1-seed01=1
| RD1-team01=Joey Ruettiger
| RD1-score01=US
| RD1-seed02=16
| RD1-team02='''Ian Robb'''
| RD1-score02=US
 
| RD1-seed03=9
| RD1-team03='''Brandon Sharp'''
| RD1-score03=US
| RD1-seed04=8
| RD1-team04=Terao Motoharu
| RD1-score04=JP
 
| RD1-seed05=5
| RD1-team05=Aleksandrs Brodie
| RD1-score05=CA
| RD1-seed06=12
| RD1-team06='''Alex Schemanske'''
| RD1-score06=US
 
| RD1-seed07=13
| RD1-team07=Ondrej Kujal
| RD1-score07=CZ
| RD1-seed08=4
| RD1-team08='''Itsuku Kito'''
| RD1-score08=JP
 
| RD1-seed09=3
| RD1-team09='''Shuto Itagaki'''
| RD1-score09=JP
| RD1-seed10=14
| RD1-team10=David Tomahave
| RD1-score10=US
 
| RD1-seed11=11
| RD1-team11=Ishaan Jagiasi
| RD1-score11=US
| RD1-seed12=6
| RD1-team12='''Giacomo Forza'''
| RD1-score12=IT
 
| RD1-seed13=7
| RD1-team13='''Zachary Bokhari'''
| RD1-score13=US
| RD1-seed14=10
| RD1-team14=Tristan Paguirigan
| RD1-score14=CA
 
| RD1-seed15=15
| RD1-team15=Daniel Sargent
| RD1-score15=US
| RD1-seed16=2
| RD1-team16='''Wesley Hollenberg'''
| RD1-score16=US
 
| RD2-seed01=16
| RD2-team01='''Ian Robb'''
| RD2-score01=US
| RD2-seed02=9
| RD2-team02=Brandon Sharp
| RD2-score02=US
 
| RD2-seed03=12
| RD2-team03=Alex Schemanske
| RD2-score03=US
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04='''Itsuku Kito'''
| RD2-score04=JP
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05='''Shuto Itagaki'''
| RD2-score05=JP
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06=Giacomo Forza
| RD2-score06=IT
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07='''Zachary Bokhari'''
| RD2-score07=US
| RD2-seed08=2
| RD2-team08=Wesley Hollenberg
| RD2-score08=US
 
| RD3-seed01=16
| RD3-team01='''Ian Robb'''
| RD3-score01=US
| RD3-seed02=4
| RD3-team02=Itsuku Kito
| RD3-score02=JP
 
| RD3-seed03=3
| RD3-team03='''Shuto Itagaki'''
| RD3-score03=JP
| RD3-seed04=7
| RD3-team04=Zachary Bokhari
| RD3-score04=US
 
| RD4-seed01=16
| RD4-team01=Ian Robb
| RD4-score01=US
| RD4-seed02=3
| RD4-team02='''Shuto Itagaki'''
| RD4-score02=JP
}}   
 
 
===Senior Division===
Christopher Kan, of Australia, was the defending Senior Division TCG World Champion, and finished in 48th place in after day two.
 
Chase Moloney, of Canada, succeeded Christopher as World Champion, finishing the tournament 10-1.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round of 16
| RD2=Quarterfinals
| RD3=Semifinals
| RD4=Championship Match
 
| RD1-seed01=1
| RD1-team01=Liam Williams
| RD1-score01=US
| RD1-seed02=16
| RD1-team02='''Dario Ang'''
| RD1-score02=SG
 
| RD1-seed03=9
| RD1-team03='''Colter Decker'''
| RD1-score03=US
| RD1-seed04=8
| RD1-team04=Samu Saarinen
| RD1-score04=FI
 
| RD1-seed05=5
| RD1-team05='''Jack Pitcher'''
| RD1-score05=CA
| RD1-seed06=12
| RD1-team06=Miloslav Posledni
| RD1-score06=CZ
 
| RD1-seed07=13
| RD1-team07=Kohei Takenaka
| RD1-score07=JP
| RD1-seed08=4
| RD1-team08='''Koichi Nishida'''
| RD1-score08=US
 
| RD1-seed09=3
| RD1-team09='''Dean Nezam'''
| RD1-score09=US
| RD1-seed10=14
| RD1-team10=Brandon Smiley
| RD1-score10=US
 
| RD1-seed11=11
| RD1-team11=Karuki Ishimaru
| RD1-score11=JP
| RD1-seed12=6
| RD1-team12='''Alex Croxton'''
| RD1-score12=US
 
| RD1-seed13=7
| RD1-team13='''Wo Pan Wong'''
| RD1-score13=HK
| RD1-seed14=10
| RD1-team14=Hayden Caneron-Jacobus
| RD1-score14=US
 
| RD1-seed15=15
| RD1-team15=Henry Prior
| RD1-score15=US
| RD1-seed16=2
| RD1-team16='''Chase Moloney'''
| RD1-score16=CA
 
| RD2-seed01=16
| RD2-team01=Dario Ang
| RD2-score01=SG
| RD2-seed02=9
| RD2-team02='''Colter Decker'''
| RD2-score02=US
 
| RD2-seed03=5
| RD2-team03='''Jack Pitcher'''
| RD2-score03=CA
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04=Koichi Nishida
| RD2-score04=US
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05='''Dean Nezam'''
| RD2-score05=US
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06=Alex Croxton
| RD2-score06=US
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07=Wo Pan Wong
| RD2-score07=WK
| RD2-seed08=2
| RD2-team08='''Chase Moloney'''
| RD2-score08=CA
 
| RD3-seed01=9
| RD3-team01='''Colter Decker'''
| RD3-score01=US
| RD3-seed02=5
| RD3-team02=Jack Pitcher
| RD3-score02=CA
 
| RD3-seed03=3
| RD3-team03=Dean Nezam
| RD3-score03=US
| RD3-seed04=2
| RD3-team04='''Chase Moloney'''
| RD3-score04=CA
 
| RD4-seed01=9
| RD4-team01=Colter Decker
| RD4-score01=US
| RD4-seed02=2
| RD4-team02='''Chase Moloney'''
| RD4-score02=CA
}}
 
===Masters Division===
David Cohen, of the United States, was the defending Masters Division TCG World Champion, and finished in 109th place after day two.
 
Igor Costa, of Portugal, succeeded David as World Champion, finishing the tournament 9-2.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round of 16
| RD2=Quarterfinals
| RD3=Semifinals
| RD4=Championship Match
 
| RD1-seed01=1
| RD1-team01='''Sami Sekkoum'''
| RD1-score01=GB
| RD1-seed02=16
| RD1-team02=Dylan Bryan
| RD1-score02=US
 
| RD1-seed03=9
| RD1-team03=Adrian Loke
| RD1-score03=CA
| RD1-seed04=8
| RD1-team04='''Michael Diaz'''
| RD1-score04=US
 
| RD1-seed05=5
| RD1-team05=Xavier Chua
| RD1-score05=SG
| RD1-seed06=12
| RD1-team06='''Igor Costa'''
| RD1-score06=PT
 
| RD1-seed07=13
| RD1-team07=Clifton Goh
| RD1-score07=SG
| RD1-seed08=4
| RD1-team08='''Yuta Komatsuda'''
| RD1-score08=JP
 
| RD1-seed09=3
| RD1-team09='''Stefan Tabaco'''
| RD1-score09=US
| RD1-seed10=14
| RD1-team10=Roberto Shirasago
| RD1-score10=MX
 
| RD1-seed11=11
| RD1-team11=Aaron Curry
| RD1-score11=US
| RD1-seed12=6
| RD1-team12='''Jay Hornung'''
| RD1-score12=US
 
| RD1-seed13=7
| RD1-team13='''Michael Pramawat'''
| RD1-score13=US
| RD1-seed14=10
| RD1-team14=Steven Mao
| RD1-score14=DE
 
| RD1-seed15=15
| RD1-team15='''Harrison Leven'''
| RD1-score15=US
| RD1-seed16=2
| RD1-team16=Patricio Gonzalez Walsh
| RD1-score16=AR
 
| RD2-seed01=1
| RD2-team01=Sami Sekkoum
| RD2-score01=GB
| RD2-seed02=8
| RD2-team02='''Michael Diaz'''
| RD2-score02=US
 
| RD2-seed03=12
| RD2-team03='''Igor Costa'''
| RD2-score03=PT
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04=Yuta Komatsuda
| RD2-score04=JP
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05=Stefan Tabaco
| RD2-score05=US
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06='''Jay Hornung'''
| RD2-score06=US
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07=Michael Pramawat
| RD2-score07=US
| RD2-seed08=15
| RD2-team08='''Harrison Leven'''
| RD2-score08=US
 
| RD3-seed01=8
| RD3-team01=Michael Diaz
| RD3-score01=US
| RD3-seed02=12
| RD3-team02='''Igor Costa'''
| RD3-score02=PT
 
| RD3-seed03=6
| RD3-team03=Jay Hornung
| RD3-score03=US
| RD3-seed04=15
| RD3-team04='''Harrison Leven'''
| RD3-score04=US
 
| RD4-seed01=12
| RD4-team01='''Igor Costa'''
| RD4-score01=PT
| RD4-seed02=15
| RD4-team02=Harrison Leven
| RD4-score02=US
}}


==Video Game Championships==
==Video Game Championships==
The 2012 Video Game Championships were held from 10th to 12th August at Waikaloa, Hawaii.
As there were no newer versions of the game released at the time, participants used the {{v|Black and White|s}} for the tournament.  


As there are no new versions of the game released this year, participants used the {{v|Black and White|s}} for the tournament.
===Rules===
All matches were conducted via [[Double Battle]]s and any Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] could be entered, with the exception of {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p| Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.
All matches were conducted via [[Double Battle]]s and any Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] could be entered, with the exception of {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Lugia}}, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p| Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Reshiram}}, {{p|Zekrom}}, {{p|Kyurem}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.


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Moves were restricted to those learnt from the game through leveling up, breeding, TMs and HMs, from a character in the game or from an official event or promotion. {{m|Sky Drop}} and {{m|Dark Void}} were banned in this format, with Sky Drop being banned due to a [[Sky Drop glitch|glitch]].
Moves were restricted to those learnt from the game through leveling up, breeding, TMs and HMs, from a character in the game or from an official event or promotion. {{m|Sky Drop}} and {{m|Dark Void}} were banned in this format, with Sky Drop being banned due to a [[Sky Drop glitch|glitch]].


The [[Wonder Launcher]] may not be used.
In addition, the [[Wonder Launcher]] was not permitted to be used.
 
===Junior Division===
Brian Hough, of the United States, was the defending Junior Division VG World Champion.  Brian finished in second place to Abram Burrows, who succeeded Brian as World Champion, finishing the tournament 9-0.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round Six
| RD2=Quarterfinals
| RD3=Semifinals
| RD4=Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01=1
| RD2-team01='''Abram Burrows'''
| RD2-score01=US
| RD2-seed02=8
| RD2-team02=Bianca Coluccelli
| RD2-score02=IT
 
| RD2-seed03=5
| RD2-team03='''Kippei Takaki'''
| RD2-score03=JP
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04=Aiko Hiura
| RD2-score04=JP
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05='''Brendan Zheng'''
| RD2-score05=US
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06=Ayaan Nadeem
| RD2-score06=CA
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07=Nathan Aubert
| RD2-score07=FR
| RD2-seed08=2
| RD2-team08='''Brian Hough'''
| RD2-score08=US
 
| RD3-seed01=1
| RD3-team01='''Abram Burrows'''
| RD3-score01=US
| RD3-seed02=5
| RD3-team02=Kippei Takaki
| RD3-score02=JP
 
| RD3-seed03=3
| RD3-team03=Brendan Zheng
| RD3-score03=US
| RD3-seed04=2
| RD3-team04='''Brian Hough'''
| RD3-score04=US
 
| RD4-seed01=1
| RD4-team01='''Abram Burrows'''
| RD4-score01=US
| RD4-seed02=2
| RD4-team02=Brian Hough
| RD4-score02=US
}}
 
===Senior Division===
Kamran Jahadi, of the United States, was the defending Senior Division VG World Champion.  Kamran, who was undefeated after day two, finished in fifth place, losing in the quarterfinals.
 
Toler Webb, of the United States, succeeded Kamran as World Champion, finishing the tournament 7-2.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round Six
| RD2=Quarterfinals
| RD3=Semifinals
| RD4=Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01=1
| RD2-team01=Kamran Jahadi
| RD2-score01=US
| RD2-seed02=8
| RD2-team02='''Jaime Martinez Alonzo'''
| RD2-score02=ES
 
| RD2-seed03=5
| RD2-team03=Aaron Zheng
| RD2-score03=US
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04='''Nitseh Manem'''
| RD2-score04=CA
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05=Santa Ito
| RD2-score05=JP
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06='''Henry Mason'''
| RD2-score06=US
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07='''Toler Webb'''
| RD2-score07=US
| RD2-seed08=2
| RD2-team08=Gavin Michaels
| RD2-score08=2
 
| RD3-seed01=8
| RD3-team01='''Jaime Martinez Alonzo'''
| RD3-score01=ES
| RD3-seed02=4
| RD3-team02=Nitesh Manem
| RD3-score02=CA
 
| RD3-seed03=6
| RD3-team03=Henry Mason
| RD3-score03=US
| RD3-seed04=7
| RD3-team04='''Toler Webb'''
| RD3-score04=US
 
| RD4-seed01=8
| RD4-team01=Jaime Martinez Alonzo
| RD4-score01=ES
| RD4-seed02=7
| RD4-team02='''Toler Webb'''
| RD4-score02=US
}}
 
===Masters Division===
Ray Rizzo was the two-time defending Masters Division VG World Champion.  Ray achieved victory once again, posting a 9-0 record to claim his third consecutive Video Game World Championship.
 
{{16TeamBracket
| RD1=Round Six
| RD2=Quarterfinals
| RD3=Semifinals
| RD4=Championship Match
 
| RD2-seed01=1
| RD2-team01='''Ray Rizzo'''
| RD2-score01=US
| RD2-seed02=8
| RD2-team02=Jumpei Yamamoto
| RD2-score02=JP
 
| RD2-seed03=5
| RD2-team03='''Joe Pulkowski'''
| RD2-score03=US
| RD2-seed04=4
| RD2-team04=Matthew Coyle
| RD2-score04=US
 
| RD2-seed05=3
| RD2-team05=Sejun Park
| RD2-score05=KR
| RD2-seed06=6
| RD2-team06='''Wolfe Glick'''
| RD2-score06=US
 
| RD2-seed07=7
| RD2-team07=Guillermo Castilla
| RD2-score07=IT
| RD2-seed08=2
| RD2-team08='''Abel Martin Sanz'''
| RD2-score08=ES
 
| RD3-seed01=1
| RD3-team01='''Ray Rizzo'''
| RD3-score01=US
| RD3-seed02=5
| RD3-team02=Joe Pulkowski
| RD3-score02=US
 
| RD3-seed03=6
| RD3-team03='''Wolfe Glick'''
| RD3-score03=US
| RD3-seed04=2
| RD3-team04=Abel Martin Sanz
| RD3-score04=ES
 
| RD4-seed01=1
| RD4-team01='''Ray Rizzo'''
| RD4-score01=US
| RD4-seed02=6
| RD4-team02=Wolfe Glick
| RD4-score02=US
}}


==Event Pokémon==
==Event Pokémon==
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